AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
5,181 km
3,220 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,181 km
3,220 mi / 2,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
212°
south southwest

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AEA MEL
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AEA MEL
ICAO Code NGTB YMML
City Abemama Atoll Melbourne
Country Kiribati Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 8 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,181 kilometers (3,220 miles / 2,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Abemama Atoll, it's 23:33 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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